exploded
ɪkˈsploʊdɪd
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Definition of exploded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
blown uphaving been subjected to an explosion
  • The exploded building was beyond repair.
blasted detonated
2.
sudden increasesuddenly increased in volume or intensity
  • The exploded popularity of the show was unexpected.
amplified increased intensified
3.
fragmentationRarehaving the appearance of being separated into partsRare
  • The exploded diagram showed each component clearly.
divided fragmented
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illustration showing individual parts of a mechanism separately
The exploded view helps in understanding the clock's mechanism.

Origin of exploded

Latin, explodere (drive out)

Terms with exploded included in their meaning

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conflict
attack where explosives hidden in a vehicle are exploded
explosive
exploded or burst violently
weaponry
not fired or exploded
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abr: unexploded bomb
bomb that has not exploded yet
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abr: unexploded ordnance
bomb or shell that has not exploded yet
explosives
not exploded and still able to explode or be fired

Examples of exploded in a sentence

  • An exploded mine left a crater in the field.
  • The exploded demand for the product caught everyone off guard.
  • The exploded interest in the topic led to more research.
  • The exploded view helped in understanding the mechanism.
  • An exploded sketch of the device was displayed.

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  1. French:explosé, fulgurant, ...
  2. German:gesprengt, zerlegt, ...
  3. Italian:esploso, ...
  4. Spanish:explotado, explosivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:explodido, explosivo, ...
  6. Chinese:炸毁的, 激增的, ...
  7. Japanese:爆破された, 急増した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْفَجِر, مُتَفَجِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוֹצֵץ, מְזַנֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:взорванный, взрывной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підірваний, вибуховий, ...
  12. Hindi:विस्फोटित, अचानक बढ़ा हुआ, ...
explode
ɛkˈsploʊd

Definition of explode - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
burstingburst with a loud noise and force
  • The bomb will explode at midnight.
burst detonate
2.
rapid increaseincrease suddenly and rapidly
  • The population is expected to explode by 2050.
3.
emotional outburstexpress strong feelings suddenly
  • She might explode if you mention that topic.
burst erupt vent
4.
destructiontr.destroy something with an explosiontr.
  • They plan to explode the old building.
blow up detonate shatter
5.
disprovetr.UKprove a theory or myth wrongtr.UK
  • The scientist exploded the myth with new evidence.
debunk refute
6.
data processingtr.TECH.break data into smaller partstr.TECH.
  • The program will explode the string into an array.
decompose disassemble
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express anger in a forceful way
She exploded with anger during the meeting, shocking everyone.
on the verge of losing control
He was so angry, he looked ready to explode.
prove a widely held belief is false
The scientist exploded the myth about the health benefits.
disprove a widely held false belief
The scientist exploded a myth about climate change.
suddenly become very active or lively
The festival exploded into life with music and dancing.
suddenly become very popular or successful
The band exploded onto the scene with their debut album.

Origin of explode

Latin, explodere (to drive out)

Examples of explode in a sentence

  • The balloon will explode if you keep inflating it.
  • Online orders exploded during the holiday sale.
  • Costs could explode if fuel prices rise.
  • He might explode with joy at the surprise.
  • The coach could explode in anger after the loss.
  • Demolition crews will explode the damaged bridge.

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  1. French:exploser, bondir, ...
  2. German:explodieren, sprunghaft ansteigen, ...
  3. Italian:esplodere, aumentare vertiginosamente, ...
  4. Spanish:explotar, dispararse, ...
  5. Portuguese:explodir, disparar, ...
  6. Chinese:爆炸, 激增, ...
  7. Japanese:爆発する, 急増する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْفَجَرَ, اِنفَجَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְפּוֹצֵץ, לִזְנוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:взрываться, резко возрастать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вибухати, стрімко зростати, ...
  12. Hindi:फटना, तेज़ी से बढ़ना, ...
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